Core Natural Resources, Inc. (CNR)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 76.84% | 78.64% | 82.05% | 73.96% | 71.49% |
| Operating profit margin | 12.34% | 29.83% | 35.30% | 7.94% | -12.69% |
| Pretax margin | 15.39% | 31.03% | 24.93% | 2.81% | -1.05% |
| Net profit margin | 13.33% | 26.17% | 20.48% | 2.70% | -1.11% |
Core Natural Resources, Inc.'s profitability ratios have shown a positive trend over the years. The gross profit margin, indicating the percentage of revenue remaining after deducting the cost of goods sold, has improved steadily from 71.49% in 2020 to 76.84% in 2024. This indicates that the company has effectively managed its production costs and pricing strategies.
The operating profit margin, which reflects the proportion of revenue left after deducting operating expenses, initially started at -12.69% in 2020 but has shown significant improvement, reaching 12.34% by the end of 2024. This suggests enhanced operational efficiency and effective cost control measures implemented by the company.
Moreover, the pretax margin, representing the percentage of revenue remaining after deducting all expenses except taxes, has demonstrated a remarkable upward trend, increasing from 2.81% in 2021 to 15.39% in 2024. This indicates improved overall financial performance and better management of non-operating expenses.
Finally, the net profit margin, which illustrates the company's bottom line profitability after all expenses, including taxes, has also increased consistently from 2.70% in 2021 to 13.33% in 2024. This indicates that Core Natural Resources, Inc. has been successful in effectively managing its expenses and generating profits for its shareholders.
Return on investment
| Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 8.73% | 27.95% | 29.76% | 3.89% | -2.04% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 9.43% | 24.52% | 17.27% | 1.33% | -0.18% |
| Return on total capital | 22.50% | 60.08% | 53.27% | 8.39% | 11.76% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 18.26% | 48.82% | 40.06% | 2.90% | -2.21% |
Core Natural Resources, Inc.'s profitability ratios demonstrate significant fluctuations over the years. The Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) improved from -2.04% in December 2020 to a peak of 29.76% in December 2022 before moderating to 8.73% by December 2024. This indicates that the company's operating income generated from its total assets varied widely over the period.
Similarly, the Return on assets (ROA) ratio, reflecting the overall profitability of the company, saw a notable increase from -0.18% in December 2020 to its highest point of 24.52% by December 2023, before settling at 9.43% in December 2024. This suggests that Core Natural Resources, Inc. was able to utilize its assets more efficiently to generate profits as time progressed.
The Return on total capital ratio experienced a sharp rise from 11.76% in December 2020 to a peak of 60.08% by December 2023, showcasing a significant improvement in the company's ability to generate returns from all capital sources. However, it declined to 22.50% by December 2024, indicating a slight decrease in the overall profitability relative to the capital invested.
Finally, the Return on equity (ROE) ratio, representing the returns generated for the shareholders, increased from -2.21% in December 2020 to its highest level of 48.82% by December 2023, before settling at 18.26% in December 2024. This indicates that the company's profitability in relation to shareholder equity fluctuated significantly but generally showed positive growth trends over the years, albeit with some moderation towards the end of the period.